Crime in Haverstock: statistics, rates and trends

1,562 crimes were recorded in Haverstock in the 12 months to July 2026, 132.5 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 9% on the year before. The most common offence was anti-social behaviour, with 387 reports (25% of the total).

Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Haverstock has the 635th highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Haverstock was highest in the year to July 2018 (1,875 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2023 (1,362). Over the whole period it fell 17%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.

Month by month

The table shows every category of crime recorded in Haverstock over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. Rates were well above the national level for anti-social behaviour, theft from the person, vehicle crime.

The largest increases were in theft from the person (+14%) and public order (+12%). The largest falls were in bicycle theft (-56%) and shoplifting (-34%).

Anti-social behaviour in Haverstock

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Haverstock recorded 387 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (32.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 19% on the year before. It made up 24.8% of all crime in the area.

Violence and sexual offences in Haverstock

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Haverstock recorded 383 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (32.5 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 8% on the year before. It made up 24.5% of all crime in the area.

Theft from the person in Haverstock

Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Haverstock recorded 111 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 14% on the year before. It made up 7.1% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Haverstock

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Haverstock recorded 107 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 9% on the year before. It made up 6.9% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Haverstock

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Haverstock recorded 104 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 6% on the year before. It made up 6.7% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Haverstock

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Haverstock recorded 99 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 10% on the year before. It made up 6.3% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Haverstock

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Haverstock recorded 95 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 12% on the year before. It made up 6.1% of all crime in the area.

Shoplifting in Haverstock

Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Haverstock recorded 79 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 34% on the year before. It made up 5.1% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Haverstock

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Haverstock recorded 61 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 27% on the year before. It made up 3.9% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Haverstock

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Haverstock recorded 47 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 20% on the year before. It made up 3.0% of all crime in the area.

Robbery in Haverstock

Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Haverstock recorded 44 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 2% on the year before. It made up 2.8% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Haverstock

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Haverstock recorded 18 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 12% on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.

Bicycle theft in Haverstock

Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Haverstock recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 56% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.

Possession of weapons in Haverstock

Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Haverstock recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 120% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.

Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Haverstock, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Haverstock.

Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Haverstock over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Haverstock over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.

Haverstock has an estimated population of 11,793. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Haverstock sits in decile 3.3, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.

Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Haverstock. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.